Hedgeville in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kosciuszko Park

• Tadeusz Kosciuszko •

— American Soldier • Polish Patriot —

Kosciuszko Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013

1. Kosciuszko Park Marker

Inscription.
In observance of the Nation’s Bicentennial, this park by resolution of the city council of Wilmington was named In Memory of
Tadeusz Kosciuszko
1746 ~ 1817
Colonel, Army of the United States
American Soldier
Major General, Kingdom of Poland
Polish Patriot
Distinguished Tactician
and Military Engineer

of the American Revolution. Kosciuszko built all of the principal American fortifications of the Revolution, including West Point, too strong for the British to attack, and planned many of the successful battles, including Saratoga, America’s First major victory.

In his modesty he declined promotion to general; In his generosity he refused pay for himself as long as his troops went unpaid; In his humanity he left his American estate to buy freedom for slaves and provide them with land and education.

Dedicated in the 200th Year of Independence that he helped secure
1976

Erected 1976 by City of Wilmington, Delaware.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers

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• War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 39° 44.414′ N, 75° 34.185′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Hedgeville. Marker is at the intersection of South Broom Street and Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling south on South Broom Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence Nov. 11, 2018 (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Hedwig's R.C. Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Hedwig's Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Elizabeth’s Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Casimir Pulaski (approx. ¼ mile away); William "Judy" Johnson Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cpl. James R. McCoy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Shipyards (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

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Also see . . .
1. Tadeusz Kosciuszko - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013

2. Kosciuszko Park Marker

. (Submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
3. Tadeusz Kosciuszko ~ Polish World. (Submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)

Kosciuszko Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013

3. Kosciuszko Park Entrance

Kosciuszko Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013

4. Kosciuszko Park

Tadeusz Kosciuszko image. Click for full size.

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5. Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on September 3, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.